Private Yoga Instruction

Hatha Yoga is a synthesis of asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation to enhance one's flexibility and to relieve stress. A traditional system passed down from centuries in India, hatha yoga can translate off the mat to instill balance, confidence, and positive thinking in daily life.

Yin Yoga is a more passive form of yoga in which postures are held for 3-5 minutes to encourage joint mobility and health. By relaxing the muscles, deep energetic work can be developed in the fascia (connective tissue) of the body.

Vinyasa Yoga is a more challenging sequencing of yoga asanas, in which emphasis is placed on creating a flow of movement and breath. This style of yoga is more fast-paced, and more likely to increase heart rate and make one sweat. Emphasis is on alignment and developing core strength.

I received my first yoga teacher certification from the Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana, in Bangalore, India, in 2002. Since then, I have received two more certifications. Personally, yoga has transformed my life and lifestyle. More important than keeping me physically fit and healthy, yoga has helped make me more mindful – to accept change gracefully, to let go of negative habits, to find gratitude in my every day existence.